Philip E. Kessler

SWS PARTNERS

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

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CRD#: 5528859

Professional summary

Philip Eugene Kessler is a registered financial advisor currently at SWS PARTNERS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.

Philip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Philip has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1) FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION NAME OF OUTSIDE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS INVESTMENT RELATED: N ADDRESS OF BUSINESS: 56 S COLUMBIA AVE., COLUMBUS, OHIO 43209 NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION FOR ACTIVITY: N POSITION, TITLE, ASSOCIATION: TRUSTEE, START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 5/1/2013 NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 10 HOUR(S) QUARTERLY NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 3, 2017 - Present

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 230 West Street Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215

RIA

CRD#: 281838

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

December 18, 2015 - December 31, 2016

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 281838

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

October 22, 2014 - November 25, 2015

KESSLER WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 172325

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

February 1, 2012 - September 17, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

January 31, 2012 - September 17, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

August 29, 2008 - September 19, 2011

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

RIA

CRD#: 108477

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

August 20, 2008 - September 19, 2011

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

CRD#: 104474

CLEVELAND, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

AHD, LLC | SWS PARTNERS, LLC | SWS INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | SWS INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 281838 / SEC#: 801-107254

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2016 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2016 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Ohio
(1/3/2017)

IAR

Texas
(12/6/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/28/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/19/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 7/29/2008

Futures Managed Funds Examination

Current Firm

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

AHD, LLC | SWS PARTNERS, LLC | SWS INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | SWS INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 281838 / SEC#: 801-107254

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2016 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2016 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

230 West Street Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215

Mailing Address

Phone number

(614) 670-5733

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWS WEALTH MANAGEMENT WRAP BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

SWS FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	559
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 359,732,579

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
04/07/2025	Cover Page	Report
05/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/06/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Philip E. Kessler

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Philip Eugene Kessler's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

KESSLER WEALTH ADVISORS

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/28/2008

Series 7

Date: 8/19/2008

Series 31

Date: 7/29/2008

Current Firm

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SWS PARTNERS, LLC

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